The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-22
MRS sPRAGUE INTERVIEWED
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Concerning the Divorce Suit of Will
liam, Jrl4-Both Willing.

/, Ffopt he Providence Telegram.
Canonchet
The sun had just commenced to gild the
tall towers of Gov. Sprague's marine palace
this morning when an interviewer took up a
position commanding view Of all the APP
proaches and avenues of exit.
The inmates at that time were doubtless
fast asleep, but the interviewer's mission was
to see Mrs. William Sprague, touching the
reported action of her youthful husband.
1t was long walk, but at last smoke
issued in spiral columns from the cunningly-
contrived chimneys and it became evident
that Canonchet was astir.
Being admitted he was shown to an upper
room, in the doorway of which stood the
famous war governor, whose mlsfortuneS
and romances have made him one of the
best known men Of the day.
MRS Sprague, is she inF'
eyes, sir. Step into the library; up
stairs first door to the right"
Thus conducted. the reporter found his
way into the library ana sank back in a
garnet-plush easy-chair. This was the fur
nishing of the whole room and the effect
was that of faded grandeur. The room
proper was nearly square, and around the
sides were mahogany bookcases well filled.
The furniture showed signs OF wear, and the
garnet draperies We're frayed and faded.
Without looking closely at any one thing
the general effect was elegant and grand.
One side of the room was open and circu-
lar alcove was built, the floor of which was
raised about one foot, and on this floor and
hanging off at one corner was a large skin
rug. At the sides of the alcove were hand
some carved pillars, and through the plate
glass windows could be seen beautiful
landscape. A long lawn, stretching down
-, L., tkf Il Wi
trees, old ocean beyond, and at the left
across the bay Newport showed family like
blue streak.
These things had hardly been noted, when
there was rIstling OF silk, and the young
wife of the Ex-Governor was at the door, n
beautiful woman as she stood there just
parting the portieres, with look OF inquiry
in her eyes.
OF medium height, there was dignity
about her carriage and the poise Of her head
that commanded instant respect and admi-
ration Her face was dark and her com
plexion clear, but without vestige Of color.
Her eyes were of that deep raven black so
often raved about but seldom seen, and her
eyebrows were arched and clearly defined.
Her hair was gathered carelessly at the back
and combed up in front, showing high and
wide forehead perfectly smooth.
SITS q beautiful day"
"Yes.n answered Mrs. Sprague.
"This is Mrs. Sprague, seniorP
"Yes.n
81 would like TO ask you whether Willie
Sprague has yet begun proceedings for a
divorce.
No answer.
"Have you heard that he contemplates
such actionp
~ know nothing about any such proceed
ines.n Then after moments hesitation she
added, II wouldn't be surprised il such was
the case, as you know the old saying, mar
ried in haste, repent at leisure and Willie
was very young"
"But hasn't It been happy marriagep
"Don't ask me too many questions. I'm
afraid OF reporters"
III hope you're not afraid of all the
specios.n
"No, don't know as / am, but mean re-
porters as general rule. They do say such
awful things Now don't see why they
are always talking about Gov. Sprague, for
I'm sure IL is a surprising thing 70 me, for a
more quiet, inohensive man than he is
never saw" M
Mrs. spragie was asked II ahc thought her
stepson would get divofce
''rm sure shouldn't e11set phd know